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Washington, District Of Columbia
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On March 3, 1805, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution thanking Aaron Burr for his impartial and able presidency, with Mr. White and Mr. Smith of Maryland appointed to convey it. Burr responded with grateful acknowledgment.
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After Mr. Burr had retired, Mr. White submitted the following resolution, which was passed unanimously:
"Resolved unanimously That the thanks of the Senate be presented to Aaron Burr, in testimony of their impartiality, dignity and ability with which he has presided over their deliberations, and of their entire approbation of his conduct in discharge of the arduous and important duties assigned to him as President of the Senate."
"Ordered, That Mr. Smith of Maryland, and Mr. White, be a committee to communicate to him this resolution."
In Senate of the United States,
March 3d, 1805.
Answer of Mr. Burr.
"Gentlemen,
"Next to the satisfaction derived from the consciousness of having discharged my duties, is that which arises from the favorable opinion of those who have been the constant witnesses of my official conduct: and the value of this flattering mark of their esteem is greatly enhanced by the promptitude and unanimity with which it is offered.
"I pray you to accept my respectful acknowledgments and the assurance of my inviolable attachment to the interests and dignity of the Senate.
A. BURR.
To the Senate of the United States,
March 3d, 1805."
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United States Senate
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March 3, 1805
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resolution passed unanimously; burr accepts thanks appreciatively.
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After Aaron Burr retired, Mr. White submitted a resolution thanking Burr for his service as President of the Senate, which passed unanimously. Mr. Smith of Maryland and Mr. White were appointed to communicate it. Burr responded with acknowledgment of the esteem and his attachment to the Senate.